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Delpath

Junior Data Engineer

On site

Toronto, Canada

Junior

Freelance

23-02-2026

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Skills

Python SQL Data Engineering Databases Pandas PySpark

Job Specifications

Data Engineer – 2

Location Address: 44 King Street W 8th Floor- onsite 3x/week

Contract Duration: 04/01/2026 to 10/30/2026 with Possibility of extension and conversion to FTE

Must Have Skills:

1. 2+ years of Solid experience working with large datasets and complex data transformations

2. 2+ years of experience with Python, with hands-on experience optimizing data-heavy workloads (Demonstrated ability to improve performance of existing code {e.g., pandas optimization, algorithmic improvements})

3. 1+ years of Experience sourcing and integrating data from multiple systems or formats (e.g., files, databases, APIs)

4. Familiarity with best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and testable code

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1. Experience with data engineering frameworks or tools (e.g., PySpark, Dask, Airflow)

2. Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational or cloud data warehouses

3. Experience moving notebook-based workflows toward more production-ready designs

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Best VS. Average Candidate: The ideal candidate would have a strong background in Data Engineering and the frameworks/tools (PySpark, Dask, Airflow).

Candidate Review & Selection

2 rounds

1st – HM – 45 mins – virtual MS Teams Video – behavioural/situation questions, experience-related questions

2nd – HM + Senior Managers – 1.5 hours – in-person (Technical coding assessment given during the interview to assess thought process)

Regards

Deepthi R

Sr. Technical Recruiter

(647) 254-0803‬

Deepthi@delpath.com

About the Company

Delpath is an Information Technology Consulting, Delivery & Staffing organization. We commission & deliver small to large size Technology Projects in the Greater Toronto Area across diverse business domains. Delpath offers innovative workforce solutions that connects human talent with the brightest businesses in our communities. We know that people matter, and it is what makes or breaks a great organization. We aim to help our clients create a workplace that embraces diversity in all forms. Our teams are our greatest asse... Know more